National
Puerto Rico's Rescue Plan Represents a Troublesome Trend, Economists Say
Governing.com - 8/17/2016
Decried as Unfair, Taxes on Groceries Persist in Some States
Pew Trusts - StateLine.org - 8/16/2016
The States That Spend the Most (and the Least) on Education
Governing.com - 8/16/2016
Has Wyoming's Wind Tax, the Nation's Only, Paid Off?
Governing.com - 8/15/2016
The Benefits of Helping Struggling Cities
Governing.com - 8/12/2016
The Week in Public Finance: Why Some Pensions Are Falling Behind, Stress Testing States and More
Governing.com - 8/12/2016
Alabama
Lottery stalls in Senate; House advances BP settlement
Montgomery Advertiser - 8/17/2016
Long waits as gridlock grips Alabama mental health system
AL.com - 8/17/2016
Committee approves plan for use of Alabama BP money
AL.com - 8/16/2016
Alabama AG: Governor's lottery proposal doesn't have loopholes that will lead to casino...
Huntsville Times - 8/16/2016
Amazon shoppers soon to pay 8% more in Alabama
Montgomery Advertiser - 8/16/2016
Bentley includes lottery, Medicaid, infrastructure, debt in special session call
Mobile Press-Register - 8/15/2016
Alaska
Alaska has yet to see a legal pot sale. But some banks are already shutting down accounts.
Alaska Dispatch News - 8/17/2016
State will not appeal ruling allowing Alaska tribes to put land in federal trust
Fairbanks News-Miner - 8/16/2016
Arizona
Arizona Proposition 205 sparks 'green rush' for medical-marijuana licenses
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com & KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix - 8/16/2016
California
Wildfire burns with ferocity never seen by fire crews
San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) - 8/18/2016
Drought costing California's farmers $600 million this year
San Jose Mercury News - 8/16/2016
Colorado
Report: $1 billion a year needed to help peds, cyclists and transit users
Denver Post - 8/18/2016
Its time to clear up some myths about pot taxes fixing all budget problems
Denver Post - 8/18/2016
Labor Department is pushing states, including Colorado, to create their own paid family leave programs
Denver Post - 8/14/2016
Connecticut
Tax-Free Shopping Week Still On Despite Budget Woes
Hartford Courant - 8/18/2016
State lists fares on proposed hikes on trains, buses
Danbury News-Times - 8/17/2016
Connecticut releases plan to privatize dozens of group homes
Waterbury Republican-American - 8/17/2016
GOP leader questions Malloy's cutting of watchdog agencies' budgets
Waterbury Republican-American - 8/17/2016
Correction Officers: Staff and Overtime Reductions Put Them At Risk of Injury
CT News Junkie - 8/16/2016
Florida
FEMA to states like Florida: no climate planning, no money
Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Bay.com - 8/18/2016
Tolls not likely to fade away, experts say
Orlando Sentinel - 8/17/2016
Group calls on Florida officials to reconsider their stand against Medicaid expansion
Tampa Bay Times and Tampa Bay.com - 8/17/2016
State revenue projections reduced as $1.4 billion surplus projected
Palm Beach Post - 8/15/2016
Florida economists project continued growth in state money
Orlando Sentinel - 8/15/2016
Georgia
State will fund signage around SunTrust Park
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 8/16/2016
Idaho
Panel hears Maine’s Medicaid experience, expansion benefits for Idaho’s poor
Boise Idaho Statesman - 8/12/2016
Idahos child care dilemma: Too expensive, and workers paid too low
Boise Idaho Statesman - 8/12/2016
Illinois
Munger says she’ll work to freeze pay unless budget passes
Chicago Sun-Times - 8/17/2016
Illinois voters to see roads 'lockbox amendment' on November ballot
Springfield State Journal-Register - 8/17/2016
Rauner turning to a private foundation to fix Illinois State Fairgrounds
Chicago Tribune - 8/16/2016
Stopgap budget draining state's 'rainy day' fund
Springfield State Journal-Register - 8/16/2016
Indiana
Hoosier Lottery says profit up 16 percent from year ago
Northwest Indiana Times (nwi.com) - 8/17/2016
Coalition to lobby state for added pre-K
Journal Gazette.net - 8/13/2016
Iowa
Branstad touts efforts to improve Iowa's water quality
Quad-City Times - 8/16/2016
Kansas
Brownback proposes increasing hospital tax, restoring earlier cuts
Wichita Eagle & Kansas.com - 8/18/2016
Brownback endorses reversing Medicaid cut he ordered earlier this year by hiking provider tax
Topeka Capital-Journal - 8/17/2016
Kansas cancels five public meetings to gathering views on Medicaid
Topeka Capital-Journal - 8/16/2016
Private school tax credit scholarships go to 109 children
Topeka Capital-Journal - 8/13/2016
Kentucky
$148M issued in bonds for Convention Center redo
Louisville Courier-Journal - 8/17/2016
Bevin’s proposed Medicaid changes could give nonprofits unwanted ‘volunteers’
Lexington Herald-Leader - 8/17/2016
State social workers to get raises
Louisville Courier-Journal - 8/15/2016
Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards: No special session expected due to flood
Baton Rouge Advocate - 8/17/2016
How much money can you expect from FEMA? Disaster grants sure to disappoint, analysis finds
Baton Rouge Advocate - 8/17/2016
Louisiana will face a $1.5 billion shortfall in 2018 after temporary taxes expire
New Orleans Times-Picayune & Nola.com - 8/13/2016
Louisiana may have solution for wait-listed voucher students
New Orleans Times-Picayune & Nola.com - 8/13/2016
Maine
LePage: School reform commission died at the first meeting
Bangor Daily News - 8/16/2016
Lawmakers consider regulating fantasy sports gambling in Maine
Bangor Daily News - 8/14/2016
Why only a fraction of Maines $93 million budget surplus goes to savings
Bangor Daily News - 8/14/2016
Maryland
Board approves $2.5 million for Ellicott City as Hogan seeks more aid
Baltimore Sun - 8/17/2016
New job training program targets food stamp recipients
Baltimore Sun - 8/16/2016
Hogan's clash with Democrats over transportation spending reignited
Baltimore Sun - 8/12/2016
Massachusetts
Gov. Charlie Baker, MassMutual's Roger Crandall see promise, peril in big data
Springfield Union-News & Sunday Republican - 8/17/2016
Michigan
State to take aggressive action, close failing schools
Detroit Free Press - 8/15/2016
State revenue sharing system is 'broken,' city leaders say
Mlive.com - 8/15/2016
Snyder discusses Flint water crisis as fed emergency declaration expires
Mlive.com - 8/14/2016
Minnesota
Dayton: Time for special session talks nearly done
Minnesota Public Radio - 8/18/2016
Minnesota program helps graduates with high-cost student loans
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 8/18/2016
State emergency managers to assess flood damage
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 8/15/2016
Mississippi
Governor criticizes education agency on after-school money
The Sun Herald - 8/16/2016
MS doctors want 'expanded coverage' under federal ACA
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - 8/16/2016
State freezes after-school cash as misconduct sparks deficit
The Sun Herald - 8/14/2016
Agencies lower Mississippi's credit rating, outlook
The Sun Herald - 8/13/2016
Missouri
As one St. Louis charter school expands, so does a movement
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 8/13/2016
Montana
State Park reorganization: How did we get here?
Great Falls Tribune - 8/15/2016
Coal woes continue for the Montana mines
Missoula Missoulian - 8/13/2016
Nebraska
State tax reform battle is on
Lincoln Journal Star - 8/18/2016
Nebraska could be more competitive with 'needed,' 'possible' tax upgrade, report says
Omaha World-Herald - 8/17/2016
Attorney general disputes death penalty costs
Lincoln Journal Star - 8/17/2016
Nevada
After court setback, solar battle shifts toward Legislature
Las Vegas Sun - 8/15/2016
Nevada Transportation Department reaches deal with EPA, after stormwater violations
Las Vegas Review-Journal - 8/14/2016
New Hampshire
NH hoping to turn the tide in opioid crisis
Manchester Union Leader - 8/17/2016
New Jersey
Christie orders funding for emergency N.J. road projects as gas tax fight continues
Newark Star-Ledger/NJ.com - 8/17/2016
Christie says he will vote yes on expanding casinos
Press of Atlantic City - 8/17/2016
Munger says she’ll work to freeze pay unless budget passes
North Jersey.com (Bergen County Record & Herald News) - 8/16/2016
N.J. avoids credit rating downgrade despite pension, road funding woes
Newark Star-Ledger/NJ.com - 8/15/2016
N.J. could be in big trouble if another recession hit
Newark Star-Ledger/NJ.com - 8/13/2016
New Mexico
Top Senate Democrat hints tax hike needed
ABQJournal Online - 8/16/2016
Panel seeks to shed light on state funding formula
Santa Fe New Mexican - 8/15/2016
State pension funds struggle with shortfalls
Santa Fe New Mexican - 8/14/2016
New York
Cuomo Moves to Revive a Dormant Housing Aid Program
New York Times - 8/18/2016
North Carolina
HB2 losses not affecting NCs overall economy, McCrory budget director says
Charlotte Observer - 8/15/2016
North Dakota
Impact of North Dakota's budget cuts on state jobs unclear
INFORUM-Fargo - 8/17/2016
Ohio
State plan to change funding rule could save $12 million, but some worry it will hurt kids
Columbus Dispatch - 8/17/2016
County cuts, bus cuts, Medicaid: Why Ohio is about to face big problems
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 8/17/2016
Officials need $1.8 million to get Ohio's medical marijuana program running
Columbus Dispatch - 8/16/2016
Ohio health officials brace for possible Zika outbreak
Dayton Daily News - 8/15/2016
Ohio's medical marijuana market could generate $400 million in sales
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 8/15/2016
Judge blocks cutting funds for abortion
Toledo Blade - 8/13/2016
Oregon
FAQ: Oregon's corporate tax measure is a big deal. Here's why.
Portland Oregonian, Hillsboro Argus, Oregon Live.com - 8/17/2016
Cannabis fair celebrates growing pot industry
Salem Statesman-Journal - 8/13/2016
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's fiscal situation sees good, bad news
Allentown Morning Call - 8/17/2016
State releases $25.7M to repair unsafe dams at Donegal, Somerset lakes
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 8/17/2016
For first time, lottery winners must pay state income tax
Allentown Morning Call - 8/16/2016
July shows slight increase across the board for Pa. casinos
Pennlive.com - 8/13/2016
South Carolina
Roads agency to push for money for rural highways
The State - 8/17/2016
SCDOT officials prepare for 2017 funding fight
Charleston Post & Courier - 8/17/2016
State budget narrowly misses estimate
Charleston Post & Courier - 8/16/2016
South Dakota
Lawmakers aim to pinpoint docs that overprescribe
Sioux Falls Argus Leader - 8/18/2016
Legislative panel studying substance abuse finds South Dakotas programs in a muddle
Capital Journal (Pierre) - 8/18/2016
Build Dakota provides 300 full-ride scholarships
Sioux Falls Argus Leader - 8/16/2016
Tennessee
Public comments blast Haslam's public college outsourcing proposal
Nashville Tennessean - 8/15/2016
Gov. Haslam determined to get out-of-state retailers to collect Tennessee sales taxes
Chattanooga Times Free Press - 8/15/2016
Tenn. hauls in $925M more in tax revenue than budgeted
Knoxville News-Sentinel - 8/14/2016
Texas
Will Texas see another battle over pre-K funding?
Dallas Morning News - 8/17/2016
Texas school districts come up short despite funding boost for pre-K
Austin American-Statesman - 8/13/2016
Utah
Federal judge removes himself from Planned Parenthood case
Salt Lake City Deseret Morning News - 8/18/2016
Vermont
In last months, Shumlin chips away at opiate addiction
Burlington Free Press - 8/14/2016
Washington
Revenue neutral carbon-tax initiative could cost state $675 million
Seattle Times - 8/14/2016
West Virginia
Policy experts look to states soda tax as possible revenue boost
Charleston Daily Mail - 8/17/2016
Wisconsin
Fiscal bureau: Capital projects delayed in last state budget now cost $30 million more
Lacrosse Tribune - 8/18/2016
UW System seeks $42.5 million to cut student costs, develop workforce
Lacrosse Tribune - 8/17/2016
Wyoming
Gov. Mead criticizes Oregon coal port ruling
Casper Star-Tribune - 8/17/2016